Waipae Magic Charters caters to anglers of all skill levels and ages. This charter isn’t just about catching fish, but also about exploring the area’s nature, learning the history of Maori and European settlement. The crew has permission to undertake marine mammal watching and swimming excursions. You can encounter Orca, dolphins, whales, and fur seals.
The vessel you’ll be fishing from is called Waipae Magic, a 24’ aluminum power catamaran. This boat offers a stable and safe ride, allowing up to 5 guests per trip. She’s powered by twin 115 HP Mercury engines and reaches the speed of 25 knots. The boat is also wheelchair accessible and features outriggers and a cooler.
Spend a few hours targeting a variety of fish, such as Snapper, Gurnard, Tarakihi, and pelagic species, like Marlin and Tuna. There’s a variety of fishing techniques you can use and the crew will suggest the most efficient ones, depending on the circumstances.
All fishing equipment is included in the price Don’t forget to bring sun protection and pack some snacks and drinks for the day.
Waipae Magic Charters offers these trips year round. Discover beaches of unspoiled beauty, catch some big fish, and learn about the local history. Just let the crew know when you’re coming!
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Boat specs
Marlin Broadbill (Catamaran) originally built in 1991. Powered by 2 115HP Mercury Saltwater series engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.
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If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:


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- NZ $170 per person - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- NZ $900 per group - Day Trip (21 hours)
- Toilet Chemical toilet
- GPS Garmin 551s
- Fishfinder Furuno 2000
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Inshore Fishing (Close in Islands Shoe and Slipper Islands)
- Nearshore Fishing (Coastal area north and south of Tairua)
- Offshore Fishing (Alderman Islands and further out game fishing)
- Reef Fishing (Local and outer reefs)
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
- Spearfishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Gurnard
- Hapuka
- John Dory
- Kahawai
- Marlin (Blue)
- Snapper (Pink)
- Tarakihi
- Trevally (Silver)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)